The fabled Chateau Marmont, on the cusp of its 80th year in business, has its ghosts, and they contribute to its distinct flavor. But it’s the colorful staff within Hollywood’s favorite country club that makes it one of the most magical hotels in the world. From the gatekeepers to the groundskeepers, here, a rare formal sit-down portrait that closed the grounds one spring day before the tiki torches flickered and the stars came out to play.

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